Preliminary results from Morocco's Ministry of the Interior show that the Authenticity and Modernity Party (PAM) is in first place in the Rabat-Ocean electoral district with 7,386 votes. The Justice and Development Party (PJD) follows closely with 5,868 votes. The Left Alliance ranks third with 3,487 votes, while Al Istiqlal and the National Rally of Independents (RNI) also secured votes in the district.
The PAM party is also leading in Rabat's Chellah district, with the PJD in second place, according to preliminary data. Morocco's polling stations closed at 7 p.m. with a national turnout rate of 38.02%. The Ministry of the Interior reported that the voting process occurred under normal conditions, except for a limited number of isolated incidents.
The Ministry of the Interior will determine and announce the names of the winning candidates based on the stations' records for local electoral districts and provincial counting committee records for regional districts. The PJD's apparent lead is notable given its significant decline in the 2021 elections, where it secured only 13 seats after previously winning 125 seats in 2016.
The PJD party sees itself recovering stronger this year, taking the lead in several regions. The party's resurgence has drawn attention, particularly after its substantial decline in the 2021 elections. The RNI emerged as the leading party in 2021, followed by PAM and Istiqlal.
The outcome of the elections will determine which party secures the largest number of seats and ultimately produces the head of government. The head of government will be tasked with forming the next government. Morocco's election results will likely have significant implications for the country's future.
The Ministry of the Interior's announcement of preliminary results provides an insight into the current standings of various parties. However, the final results and winning candidates will be determined after a thorough counting and verification process. The process aims to ensure the integrity and transparency of the election results.
The 2026 legislative elections in Morocco have seen a turnout of 38%, which is below the 2021 level. The elections are a crucial aspect of Morocco's democratic process, with various parties vying for seats in different districts. The PAM and PJD parties are currently leading in the Rabat-Ocean district, but the final results will provide a comprehensive picture of the election outcome.
Key points
- The PAM party leads in Rabat-Ocean with 7,386 votes, followed by PJD with 5,868 votes.
- The national turnout rate for the 2026 legislative elections is 38.02%.
- The PJD party is seeking to recover from its significant decline in the 2021 elections.
